Zona Romántica
Zona Romántica is the unofficial designation for an LGBTQ-friendly tourist area in southern Puerto Vallarta, in the Mexican state of Jalisco. The zone is made of three colonias: Emiliano Zapata, Alta Vista, and Amapas. The area is also commonly referred to as '''Old Town.'''
Features
The Malecón spans Centro and Zona Romántica. Beaches within Zona Romántica include Playa de los Muertos featuring Los Muertos Pier, Playa Olas Altas, and the smaller Las Amapas Beach.Notable buildings include Iglesia de la Santa Cruz. Notable restaurants include Andale's Restaurant & Bar, Archie's Wok, Le Bistro, The Blue Shrimp, Coco's Kitchen, El Dorado, Fredy's Tucan, Kaiser Maximilian, La Palapa, The Pancake House, Pancho's Takos, River Cafe, and Tintoque.
Public art in the district include Ándale Bernardo by Jim Demetro and a statue of Lázaro Cárdenas in Lázaro Cárdenas Park, as well as The Fisherman by Ramiz Barquet, The Fishermen by Jim and Christina Demetro, and The Washer Woman by Jim Demetro. Isla Cuale features Identidad and a statue of John Huston, installed in 1988.